The Program seeks to help them develop as curious, thoughtful members of an intellectual community. Designed to serve Saint Mary's goals of a liberal education, the Program strives to put students in possession of their powers to think clearly and articular their ideas effectively--powers that will serve them for the rest of their lives.

The governing board members are listed below.

• Jose Feito, Director, Chair of Governing Board
• Carla Bossard (filling in for Sally Stampp, School of Science) 2010-2013
• Susan Marston (School of Education) 2011-2014
• Norman Bedford (School of Economics & Business Administration) 2012-2015
• Hilda Ma (School of Liberal Arts) 2011-2014
• Frances Sweeney (School of Liberal Arts) 2012-2015
• Ellen Rigsby (School of Liberal Arts) 2009-2012
• Brother Charles Hilken (Brothers) 2011-2014
• Ed Porcella (Integral Faculty) 2012-2015
• Rashaan Meneses (Adjunct Faculty) 2011-2013
• Lewis Jordan (Part-time Faculty) 2011-2013
• Grete Stenersen (ex officio: Critical Perspectives)
• Barry Horwitz (ex officio: Informal Curriculum)
• Teresa Kramer (ex officio: Writing Center)
• Karen Pedraza (Student)
• Stephanie Lee (Student)